The spirit of "family" abounded within this church deeply, that even if you where not a member, you could not help but see the love, caring and unity of this "family" known as San Juan Bautista.
Cristo Rey, though much smaller in number than San Juan Bautista, likewise had a strong sense of "family" in its midst. The main church service (Sunday's at 12:00) was conducted in a small room on the second floor of a run down building. But the people that attended this church weren't concerned about the outward appearance of their building, for within the walls of their church home, there existed as much love, joy and happiness as in the grandest of church edifices across the city.
The members of this congregation were a tight knit "family" which knew each other well. Everyone, if not related by blood, was considered a "compadre" or "comadre", thus making every person at Cristo Rey, "family" in one way or another. Though the church did not have the resources to conduct it's own activities (i.e. retreats, seminars, festivals, etc.), it was always well-represented in activities within the Hispanic community. When new people arrived, they were made to feel as if they were long lost relatives that had returned for a visit. Church members would argue amongst themselves as to who would have the privilege of inviting these new people to their home for dinner. Those that lost the argument made sure to get commitments from the new visitor as to when they would be coming by their homes to have dinner with them. The people, who comprised the congregation of Cristo Rey, were very committed to their church. Though many on the outside would have looked at them and not thought much about this group of people, but they were proud members of this "family" known as Cristo Rey.
Today, these two churches, San Juan Bautista and Cristo Rey, no longer exist as individual entities. They have been brought together to form a new congregation known as "La Sagrada Familia.
Probably Gaudi's greatest work was that of the "Sagrada Familia". ... Casa Milo was also named "La Pendreva" also known as the Hornets nest. Gaudi was fatally injured when he was on his way to the bell tower of the "Sagrada Familla". ... This delay eventually cost him his life, he died 5 days later and was buried in the crypt of the "Sagrada Familia" and given a magnificent funeral which was sanctioned by the pope. ...
